The Lighthouse Big Band performs music including traditional big bands/dance bands of the 30’s and 40’s, the music of Count Basie and Duke Ellington, Latin Jazz, contemporary big bands like Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, as well as big band versions of rock/fusion music. The Lighthouse Big Band, a 20+ year mainstay in the music scene, is now also honored to be a resident ensemble at Thelma.Ī WAMI nominee for Best Big Band, the band plays a variety Location: Fountain City Jazz and Dance Club The Lighthouse Big Band has a special connection with Sammy and are honored to present this tribute to a jazz master! Come join us in the Fountain City Jazz and Dance Club for an inspiring evening of big band jazz! Anyone who has played in a jazz band in middle school, or high school, or college, etc. Tonight’s performance will feature compositions and arrangements by the late, great Sammy Nestico, as arranged for big band. If asked to name a jazz composer, lots of people might be able to name Miles Davis or Duke Ellington, but there are many more famous jazz composers who deserve recognition and admiration for their contribution to this amazing art form. They will perform a half hour set until 6:45, followed by the Lighthouse Big Band starting at the usual 7:00pm hour. Jazz Appreciation Month continues as we welcome the FdL High School Jazz I ensemble as our opener at the earlier start time of 6:15.
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